Liriope is a tough, evergreen perennial with grassy foliage that comes into its own at the end of summer, when many other plants are fading. It thrives in partial shade to shade, needs little care, and adds structure to borders year-round.
Gazania (treasure flower) brings dazzling, daisy-like blooms to sunny beds and containers from late spring into autumn. Give it sun and sharp drainage, and avoid its biggest downfall: cold, wet conditions.
Autumn planting gives many perennials time to build strong roots in warm soil and cooler, moister weather. Come spring, they break dormancy faster, cope better with summer heat, and need less watering.
Russian sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia, also sold as Salvia yangii) brings airy texture and long-lasting lavender-blue colour from mid-summer into autumn. Once established, it thrives in sun and free-draining soil with very little maintenance.
Phlox is a classic cottage-garden perennial that brings rich colour, fragrance, and pollinators into the border with minimal fuss. Choose the right spot for the species, keep moisture even, and you’ll be rewarded with weeks of bloom.
Common yarrow is a tough, sun-loving perennial that keeps flowering through dry spells when many garden plants struggle. Give it lean, free-draining soil and restrained watering for strong stems and long-lasting colour.
Globe thistle (Echinops) is a striking, drought-tolerant perennial with steel-blue flower heads that pollinators love. It thrives in sunny, free-draining borders and also makes an excellent cut or dried flower.
Got a spot that bakes in sun from morning to night? These tough, sun-loving plants cope well with heat and dry soil, and many will reward you with long flowering and reliable ground cover.
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